Westmeath Special School Students Still Without Bus Service

Nearly one month into the academic year, students at St. Hilda's still don't have a bus.

Students at a Westmeath Special School are still without transport, almost one month into the academic year.

St Hilda's in Athlone have informed parents Bus Eireann have a vehicle available for the school, but no driver in place. 

Parents are currently having to find alternative ways to bring their children to and from school, with one parent travelling over 200 kilometres per day to accommodate her son.

Rosie Farren, whose son Jack has a diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism, says it's putting additional stress on parents:

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